John McLellan of Lancaster (formally of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan) passed away December 5, 2011 on his 90th birthday. He was the loving husband of Grace, his wife of 70 years. Mr. McLellan also leaves behind his four children, Cheryl Waldeck (Bob) and Gail McLellan of Lancaster, John McLellan (Melinda) of Chicago and Brian McLellan (Ann) of Germantown, TN.  Also surviving him are 11 grandchildren, Lindsay Waldeck Myers (Don), Lissa Waldeck Dochat (Chris), Jamie Waldeck Burgess(Don), Michael Duffy(Lena), Erin Duffy Mercer(Clark), John McLellan IV, Amanda McLellan Reeves (Mike), Alex McLellan, Bryan McLellan Jr., Patrick McLellan, Katie McLellan and nine great grandchildren. John was born in Newton, Massachusetts to John and Grace McLellan. He attended Bentley College in Boston and was a decorated member of the US Navy having served in World War II in the Pacific. John and his wife Grace settled in Hingham, Massachusetts, had their four children and John went to work for Ford Motor Company. In 1962, a promotion took the family to Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan and he became a Regional Account Executive- Leasing and Fleet Sales Manager for the Lincoln Mercury Division where he remained until he retired.

During this time, Mr. McLellan was an active member of the Grosse Pointe Crisis Club, Knights of Columbus, the Elks Club and Our Lady Star of the Sea church. After retiring, he devoted his time to Bon Secours Hospital in Grosse Pointe (now known as Beaumont) at the front desk and as a Eucharistic Minister. Everyone at the hospital, whether patient or doctor, heard at least one of John's jokes! He was known for his quick wit and great sense of humor. John and Grace moved to Lancaster, Pa and have been embraced by the community here. The family would particularly like to thank the staff at Lancaster Regional Hospital, the staff at Landis Homes and St. John Neumann Church for the care and kindness they have extended to John and the entire family. You are more than caregivers, you have become friends. A memorial mass will be scheduled after the holidays. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,717 Market Street, Suite 108, Lemoyne, PA 17043. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100.